The Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has announced the Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 for doctors to serve in its Medical Department on a contract basis. The recruitment provides a valuable opportunity for MBBS doctors to work at the Golden Jubilee Hospital under the administrative control of the Chief Medical Officer at VPA, serving healthcare needs within the port area in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Recruitment Overview
Visakhapatnam Port Authority is hiring for the position of Medical Officer on contract for 01 vacancy under Advertisement No. C2/01/2026. This post offers a consolidated monthly remuneration and is ideal for experienced medical professionals looking for government-linked contractual engagements.
Vacancy Details
- Organization: Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA)
- Post Name: Medical Officer (Contract)
- Total Vacancies: 01
- Employment Type: Contract basis
- Work Location: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Department: Medical Department (Golden Jubilee Hospital)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Essential: MBBS degree from a recognized university.
- Experience: Minimum one year of hospital experience after completion of the one-year internship.
- Desirable: Postgraduate medical degree (MD/MS) from a recognized university may be preferred.
Age Limit
- Candidates must be below 55 years as on the date of the employment notification (07 January 2026). Age relaxation applies as per government norms.
Salary and Benefits
- Consolidated Remuneration: ₹75,000 per month.
- Contract Duration: Initially for 6 months, which may be extended based on requirement and satisfactory performance.
- Benefits: The Medical Officer is eligible for standard government-linked contractual terms but no additional allowances apart from the consolidated pay are mentioned.
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Certificate Verification: Screening of educational, experience, and other documents.
- Walk-in Interview: Only candidates recommended by the certificate verification committee will be considered for the interview.
- Final selection is based on performance in the interview and fulfilment of eligibility criteria.
How to Apply
Applications for the Medical Officer post must be submitted offline:
- Fill the prescribed application format (Annexure-I) as mentioned in the official notification.
- Attach self-attested copies of all relevant documents supporting educational qualifications, experience, and caste (if applicable).
- Send the completed application to: SECRETARY, 1st Floor, Administrative Office Building,
Visakhapatnam Port Authority,
Visakhapatnam-530035, Andhra Pradesh. - Ensure the application reaches on or before 30 January 2026 (last date).
Note: Mere submission of the application does not guarantee a call for interview. Shortlisting will be based on eligibility verification.
Job Responsibilities
The appointed Medical Officer will be expected to:
- Provide clinical services at the Golden Jubilee Hospital under VPA.
- Attend to patients, conduct medical examinations, diagnose illnesses, and recommend treatments.
- Maintain medical records and assist in healthcare programme delivery within the port community.
- Serve on working days, public holidays, and Sundays as necessary, according to the administrative requirements.
General Instructions
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.
- The contract may be terminated with one month’s notice by either party.
- Eligible leave days during the contract period (e.g., six days in six months) will be provided, with remuneration adjusted on a pro-rata basis for absences.
This recruitment offers a promising role for medical professionals seeking a contractual assignment with an important port authority’s healthcare division in Visakhapatnam